Dinner for 6
Green Chicken Chili Soup
Cook chicken with beans, salsa verde, green chiles, vegetables, and spices in a slow cooker until tender and safe.
$10.60for 4 servings
$2.65 per serving$10.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 51 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerOne-potGame dayBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.06Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 can (14 oz) white beans such as navy beans cannellini beans or “great northern”
- 2 cups salsa verde homemade or store bought
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilis
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- diced avocado (optional)
- minced cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic, then sauté them with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetables, chicken stock, beans, salsa verde, green chiles, chicken, cumin, chili powder, and salt to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for about 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice.
- Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, then check that the soup is hot throughout.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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